Fragrance comparison

Cerruti 1881 Black vs Tiger's Eye

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Oct 2026 353 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cerruti 1881 Black

Cerruti

4.08333 votes

Rank #3,823 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Tiger's Eye

Bejar

3.8020 votes

Rank #49,678 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cerruti 1881 Black takes 3 of 5 categories.

Cerruti 1881 Black
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Tiger's Eye
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Cerruti 1881 Black3/5

Tiger's Eye1/5

Ratings & consensus: Cerruti 1881 Black
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tiger's Eye
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Cerruti 1881 Black
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cerruti 1881 Black

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Cerruti 1881 BlackCerruti

Tiger's EyeBejar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 333 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

3.80/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 51%

Category winnerCerruti 1881 BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

56%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

333 votes

20%Love

60%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityTiger's Eye

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value70

Category winnerCerruti 1881 BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

sweet80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

oud50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

white floral61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Bitter OrangeLavenderPepper

Heart2-3.5 hrs

NutmegCedarCaraway

Base5-7 hrs

MarzipanAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac Wood

Top

CinnamonLavenderGrapefruitNutmegBitter OrangeMintBergamotLemon Peel

Heart

JasmineCorianderCarawayOrange BlossomGeraniumVetiverCedar

Base

Tonka BeanAmberLeatherMuskVanillaWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Lavender, Nutmeg and Cedar. Durations are only published for Cerruti 1881 Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring20

Summer10

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex12

Women0

Casual 34%Work 30%Date 24%Party 12%

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,823

PerfumerMichel Girard

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#49,678

PerfumerRamón Béjar

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCerruti 1881 BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerruti 1881 Black takes a surprisingly clever turn away from traditional barbershop citrus colognes. The opening hits immediately with sharp bitter orange, aromatic French lavender, and cracked black pepper. There is an initial two-minute blast of dry alcohol lift before the oils melt into your skin. As the brisk cit…

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Tiger's Eye by Bejar brings a rugged, dry citrus start that quickly yields to warm cinnamon and dry cedar. This fragrance suits men who want an understated, retro woody scent for cool autumn days. The leather base keeps the composition grounded, making it ideal for casual afternoon wear.

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cerruti 1881 Black or Tiger's Eye?

Cerruti 1881 Black takes 3 of 5 categories. Cerruti 1881 Black is rated 4.08/5 from 333 votes; Tiger's Eye is rated 3.80/5 from 20 votes. Choose Cerruti 1881 Black for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Tiger's Eye for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cerruti 1881 Black or Tiger's Eye?

Tiger's Eye lasts longest (Tiger's Eye 80/100, Cerruti 1881 Black 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cerruti 1881 Black or Tiger's Eye?

Projection is very close: Cerruti 1881 Black 60/100, Tiger's Eye 60/100 for sillage.

Do Cerruti 1881 Black and Tiger's Eye smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Lavender, Nutmeg and Cedar.

Is Cerruti 1881 Black or Tiger's Eye better for summer or winter?

Cerruti 1881 Black suits evening wear; Tiger's Eye suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cerruti 1881 Black and Tiger's Eye?

Cerruti 1881 Black has top notes of Bitter Orange, Lavender and Pepper, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cedar and Caraway, a base of Marzipan, Agarwood (Oud) and Guaiac Wood. Tiger's Eye has top notes of Cinnamon, Lavender, Grapefruit and Nutmeg, heart notes of Jasmine, Coriander, Caraway and Orange Blossom, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber, Leather and Musk.